tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post6678332929634837557..comments2024-03-23T10:20:15.689+00:00Comments on Léargas: A BLOG IS BORNMáirtín Ó Muilleoirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15088662505129211196noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-3857883853105632592009-03-01T18:46:00.000+00:002009-03-01T18:46:00.000+00:00Interesting blog. Welcome to the Celtic blogoshper...Interesting blog. Welcome to the Celtic blogoshpere.<BR/><BR/>The Cornish Democratcornubianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13985409305363332274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-65544391714528130262009-01-25T21:55:00.001+00:002009-01-25T21:55:00.001+00:00gerry your so full of yourself its unreal. Imust s...gerry your so full of yourself its unreal. Imust say you give sean mc kenna a great send off probably the best IRA leader we had in our movement and thats the send off he gets how nice of youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-30889703732760069152009-01-22T15:39:00.000+00:002009-01-22T15:39:00.000+00:00Well done Gerry.looking forward to moreKateWell done Gerry.<BR/>looking forward to more<BR/><BR/>KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298431689847348822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-20814164083071383302009-01-18T00:36:00.000+00:002009-01-18T00:36:00.000+00:00Dont even no what blog means.some kind of fancy te...Dont even no what blog means.some kind of fancy text stuff good to see gaza is on all our minds at least the kurds have the mountains as there friends the people of gaza are like fish in a barrel to be shot at will as brendan behan once said the terroist is the man with the small bombAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-35397048065914296382009-01-14T21:58:00.000+00:002009-01-14T21:58:00.000+00:00Hi, Nice blog.Can I suggest that the option to reg...Hi, <BR/><BR/>Nice blog.<BR/><BR/>Can I suggest that the option to register email addresses be added to allow visitor learn about new posts and also as a resource of people interested in the party and its aims.<BR/><BR/>JeremyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-49156537942890334012009-01-07T13:00:00.000+00:002009-01-07T13:00:00.000+00:00If you thought the loyalists were out of their min...If you thought the loyalists were out of their minds just wait until you see the psycho's that come out of the woodwork to comment on your blog. You are such a decent and gentle human being, why wade into the muck.<BR/><BR/>Liz from New York.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969656316090713937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-77977757145235290082009-01-07T11:29:00.000+00:002009-01-07T11:29:00.000+00:00I agree with everything you've said about Israel/G...I agree with everything you've said about Israel/Gaza. Is there any way, in your opinion, that we can do more to put pressure on Israel to stop the slaughter? Existing boycotts seem to have little effect and are a blunt tool. Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-32820117529799617642009-01-07T10:55:00.000+00:002009-01-07T10:55:00.000+00:00Great to see our local MP sharing his views on loc...Great to see our local MP sharing his views on local and international events, as well as working along side your local media outlet.<BR/><BR/>Great opening blog and best of luck with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-60435806131323996152009-01-06T21:13:00.000+00:002009-01-06T21:13:00.000+00:00Nice opening blog, I disagree with what you say ab...Nice opening blog, I disagree with what you say about Israel though, a lot of people find it very hard to conceive that the Jewish people have some legitimate security concerns - they aren't inherently evil people who desire to see muslims killed (despite what this decades new 'right' politics, aka Nazis or BNP, would have you believe)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, glad to see this was all in English, I think pretty much everyone in Ireland and Northern Ireland (or the six occupied counties as some of the other commentors probably call it) can speak English but only a very small number can speak Irish, so you are wise not to exclude most of your audience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-11317336417728837742009-01-06T20:44:00.000+00:002009-01-06T20:44:00.000+00:00Welcome to the blogging world, Mr. Adams.With the ...Welcome to the blogging world, Mr. Adams.<BR/><BR/>With the collapse of the Free State economy, I think it is relevant to revisit the corporate tax issue.<BR/><BR/>As the recession takes hold, it is becoming more obvious that public services, neglected throughout the boom years, will not meet the needs of the people. Conditions at Inferior (structurally) schools, hospitals and other services, that should have been improved and upgraded during the boom years, will further deteriorate in the post-tiger era.<BR/><BR/>Might this be an opportune time for Sinn Fein to revisit its position, or indeed form one, on Corporate Tax? Questions such as: Are low Corprate Taxes a short term fix- or economic growth mechanism? Do low Corporate Tax rates fail the state, in the long term? While there was many's a budget surplus in the boom years, why did the aforementioned infrastruture continue to disintegrate? <BR/><BR/>I have heard that Sinn Fein are attempting to begin a nation-wide economic discussion, led by Arthur Morgan, I believe. The growing recession creates a space for this type of discussion; a debate that could not be held during the money flowing boom years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-46633369158577232052009-01-06T17:53:00.000+00:002009-01-06T17:53:00.000+00:00Hi,Is it your intention to allow any debate/intera...Hi,<BR/>Is it your intention to allow any debate/interaction on your blog?<BR/><BR/>e.g will you be responding to comments?<BR/><BR/>slanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-25685223762932601122009-01-06T17:03:00.000+00:002009-01-06T17:03:00.000+00:00While we must, and I sincerely do, welcome any new...While we must, and I sincerely do, welcome any new blogger to our scrutiny, most particularly the leader of what has been a dynamic, revolutionary organisation such as Sinn Féin, I am not so confident that it is possible for a leading member of a party in government to sustain the reaction that one's comments must (if the Blog is to be successful)attract from both 'friends' and 'enemies' alike.<BR/><BR/>The moderation facility will of course allow control against overbearing vituperative assault but over-zealous use of this facility that may tend to become a necessary protection measure may also appear (and indeed can turn out to be)political censorship and that is death for any politician that drifts even slightly left of centre. Right-wing political bloggers seem to manage fine with this and seem quite happy to delete all but the most sycophantic cheerleaders.<BR/><BR/>A progressive must not try this but I fear that such objective balance is practically impossible from any politician that engages in the power game (however "pure" one's motives).<BR/><BR/>The experiment however is promising and I do sincerely wish you well. Ironically the proof of its success (and your integrity as a blogger)would be if , a year from hence, you were soundly cursing comments from such as me in private while holding the ability to quietly confront any issues that we might have with you openly on the blog.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, that's enough from me and very best wishes to you.Rory Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656521900824406245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-3616175213549903782009-01-06T15:49:00.000+00:002009-01-06T15:49:00.000+00:00"FF ice was wearing very thin".. reminds me of the..."FF ice was wearing very thin".. reminds me of the line:<BR/><BR/>"If you go skating on the thin ice of modern life, don't be surprised if a crack in the ice appears under your feet".. Pink Floyd "The Wall"<BR/><BR/>Welcome to blogging dear Gerry.<BR/>I was just leaving, but now I'll have to stay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-29559353402924949642009-01-06T15:23:00.000+00:002009-01-06T15:23:00.000+00:00HI GERRY,GLAD TO SEE YOU IN THE WORLD OF BLOGGING....HI GERRY,GLAD TO SEE YOU IN THE WORLD OF BLOGGING.NOW JEANETTE AND I WILL BE FOLLOWING YOUR BLOGS DAILY. HOPE YOUR SON IS WEARING HIS EAGLES SHIRT FOR THEY ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS. IS MISE LE MEASAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-50569901558609701012009-01-06T11:08:00.000+00:002009-01-06T11:08:00.000+00:00Welcome on board Mr President,From your first post...Welcome on board Mr President,<BR/><BR/>From your first post it is quite clear that you are like a Ballymurphy Fidel Castro, fearing not who you may disappoint with your honest and forthright rhetoric. <BR/><BR/>More power to your typing finger!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-3629523683670284382009-01-06T09:26:00.000+00:002009-01-06T09:26:00.000+00:00What a jolly style you have Mr President. Lets hop...What a jolly style you have Mr President. Lets hope your sunny style is adopted by all the politicos in the coming months - hey who knows with politeness and good grace maybe you will all start to work together on the problems we have in education housing and health.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103159141862905277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-81595992989880030762009-01-06T06:30:00.000+00:002009-01-06T06:30:00.000+00:00Welcome to the world of blogging Gerry.As I wathce...Welcome to the world of blogging Gerry.<BR/>As I wathced the news here in Philadelphia this evening, the reporting from Palestine all seemed so pathetic. Anderson Cooper (CNN) and others dressed in bullet proof jackets miles from the action in Gaza city, talking ad nuaseum about Isreali objectives, Hamas rockets etc, without using citizen journalist out there who are providing footage from inside Gaza city.<BR/>In the west we are horrified by events such as Mumbai yet we rationalize the slaughter of Palestinian civilians.<BR/>I agree the Israeli's have an eye on Jan 20th and the Obama inauguration. Look to see the Israeli's wind things up by then. Especially as a Isreali election follows closely on Feb 10th.<BR/><A HREF="http://sabbah.blip.tv/#1550798" REL="nofollow">This</A>is what the Isreali settlers are up to on a daily basis without fear of prosecution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-29448412471000895992009-01-06T03:47:00.000+00:002009-01-06T03:47:00.000+00:00"Bertie gets my prize for great farewells. He did ..."Bertie gets my prize for great farewells. He did it in style...<BR/><BR/>"Another wily and older fox bowed out also last year."<BR/><BR/><BR/>They say good things come in threes.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542633492362670045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-81230269855419979452009-01-06T03:14:00.000+00:002009-01-06T03:14:00.000+00:00Gerry Adams has a blog - Maybe this means Ian Pais...Gerry Adams has a blog - Maybe this means Ian Paisley just got his first mobile phone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-70235334295380329082009-01-06T00:31:00.000+00:002009-01-06T00:31:00.000+00:00Bertie had Michael McDowell. Michael came out of t...Bertie had Michael McDowell. Michael came out of the Progress Dem hum<BR/> What is your New Year Resolution for Belfast? <BR/><BR/>It was good to hear someone stand-up for the Palestinians a little more than just a cursory glance. <BR/><BR/>talonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-54947195306850121912009-01-05T22:32:00.000+00:002009-01-05T22:32:00.000+00:00Should that not read http://www.rateyourpolitician...Should that not read http://www.rateyourpolitician.<B>ie</B>/GerryAdams eh Gerry?<BR/><BR/>Welcome to the blogging world, looking forward to more of your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-47835471027861928582009-01-05T21:24:00.000+00:002009-01-05T21:24:00.000+00:00The Irish Government not only needs to distance it...The Irish Government not only needs to distance itself from Israel, but also from it's largest miltiary aid - The US of A. <BR/><BR/>What's happening in Gaza right now is absolutely disgusting. Israel has been condemend by UN human rights watchdogs for years, but yet still continue to create an environment that spurs on anger and hate. <BR/><BR/>The UN has been too passive towards Israel. <BR/><BR/>Le meas,<BR/>Seán Ó Briain<BR/>Port LáirgeSeán Ó Briainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397649711732465584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-67031697889476340532009-01-05T19:58:00.000+00:002009-01-05T19:58:00.000+00:00An mbeidh Sinn Féin ag feidhmiú chun Gaelscoileann...An mbeidh Sinn Féin ag feidhmiú chun Gaelscoileanna nua a éascú sa bhliain nua? Ní bliain mhaith a bhí i 2008 do Ghaelscoileanna. Níl go leor scoileanna a oscailt i mo bharúil ónar cuireadh deireadh le Gaeloiliúint agus tús le Comhairle na Gaelscolaíochta. An bhfuil an spreagadh agus an dílseacht don chúis caillte? Beidh sé fíordheacair Gaelscoileanna nua a bhunú faoi mholtaí nua na Roinne, Meánscoileanna ach go háirithe! Cuir deireadh le cúlú, cúngú agus díshealbhú na ngaeilgeoirí.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-39987762179348424702009-01-05T18:38:00.000+00:002009-01-05T18:38:00.000+00:00Mr Adams,As a young guy from Lenadoon Avenue, Its ...Mr Adams,<BR/><BR/>As a young guy from Lenadoon Avenue, Its good to see that you are embracing modern technology. Blogging outlet is an excellent way to keep in touch with the electorate.<BR/><BR/>Soon my friend and I will be launching our oen web sites. They will enhance transparency in local government and hold politicians to account in all democratic nations for the decisions they make.<BR/><BR/>We hope that you will check out our web sites before we go live. <BR/><BR/>RateYourPolitician.ie (IE)<BR/>RateYourPolitician.co.uk (UK)<BR/>RateYourPolitician.eu (EU)<BR/>RateYourPolitician.tv (TV)<BR/><BR/>your own URL Gerry is<BR/><BR/>http://www.rateyourpolitician.co.uk/GerryAdams<BR/><BR/>kind regardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5004730508631468243.post-49068898247579578272009-01-05T18:02:00.000+00:002009-01-05T18:02:00.000+00:00Firstly, Happy New Year Mr President.Secondly, the...Firstly, Happy New Year Mr President.<BR/><BR/>Secondly, there is a typo error in the other Mr Presidents name. ;)<BR/><BR/>Hopefully Barack can bring change and peace for the Palestine people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com